Associate Director

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate Director, Strategy & Insights, Patient First Digital Solutions based in Brazil.

• Analyze client requests for proposals (RFPs) and identify strategic opportunities to apply patient-centric methodologies that improve study design, recruitment, enrollment, and overall trial performance.
• Review clinical study protocols and patient populations to develop tailored strategies that expand access, support diversity, reduce participant burden, and strengthen engagement.
• Design innovative recruitment and engagement approaches using digital and decentralized clinical trial solutions.
• Develop compelling, data-driven proposal content that clearly communicates the value, innovation, feasibility, and measurable impact of recommended strategies.
• Lead client presentations, bid defenses, and strategic discussions, communicating recommendations with confidence and positioning patient-first solutions as differentiated approaches.
• Act as a strategic advisor and subject matter expert for clients and internal stakeholders, providing guidance on patient recruitment, digital solutions, and patient-centric clinical trial methodologies.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships and ensure patient-first principles are effectively integrated across relevant teams and delivery processes.
• Anticipate the operational impact of study or strategy changes across functions and recommend optimized approaches to improve feasibility, efficiency, and outcomes.
• Support business development initiatives by contributing strategic expertise throughout the sales cycle and helping identify opportunities for growth and partnership development.
• Translate complex clinical and program strategies into clear, actionable plans with measurable outcomes.
• Advocate for the adoption of innovative patient-first technology solutions and contribute to the continuous evolution of digital clinical research approaches.
• Travel occasionally as required, generally within a range of up to 25%.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic or vocational qualification.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in patient recruitment, clinical research, digital clinical trial solutions, decentralized clinical trials, or closely related fields.
• Strong knowledge of the full clinical development lifecycle, including patient recruitment and engagement strategies.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing digital and decentralized clinical trial solutions.
• Proven ability to review clinical protocols and provide strategic consultancy focused on feasibility, recruitment, operational efficiency, and patient experience.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to anticipate operational impacts and recommend alternative strategies.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to business development, growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, or the client proposal process.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strong capacity to transform complex strategies into practical, actionable recommendations.
• Strong storytelling, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence clients and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to build compelling business cases for patient-centric technology and innovative clinical trial methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively while working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Strong collaboration skills and comfort working with diverse groups of technical, operational, clinical, and commercial stakeholders.
• Comfortable working remotely and using standard office technology and collaboration tools.
• Ability to communicate, understand, and exchange information effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and directly relevant experience may be considered where applicable.

• Fully remote position based in Brazil.
• Standard Monday-to-Friday work schedule.
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of clinical research, digital health, patient experience, and technology.
• High-impact role with direct influence on patient recruitment, engagement, and clinical trial outcomes.
• Exposure to innovative digital and decentralized clinical trial methodologies.
• Opportunity to collaborate with global, cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Career development opportunities in strategy, digital solutions, clinical research, and business development.
• Opportunity to contribute to initiatives designed to improve diversity, accessibility, and participant experience in clinical research.
• Potential for occasional business travel, generally up to 25%.
• Inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for q